PAID CONTENT FOR GUACIMO LODGE RÍO SAN JUAN
Guacimo Lodge Río San Juan SAN JUAN RIVER, NICARAGUA
Nicaragua is a land of lakes and volcanoes, but also a land of lowland tropical forests. Located between Indio Maíz — one of the largest protected forest systems in Central America — and Lake Cocibolca, the only freshwater lake in the world that supports oceanic life, Guacimo Lodge offers a window onto Nicaragua’s Atlantic coast. Each of its eight cabins is decorated with artisan
stone from León and colonial rocking chairs from the city of Granada. Palm-thatched roofs and geometric timber ceilings nod to traditional building techniques, while window netting allows for natural air circulation and an immersive connection with the surrounding forest. A dedicated family project, Guacimo Lodge runs
entirely on solar energy and is set within a 74-acre private reserve. Within walking distance, you may spot anteaters, sloths or spider monkeys, or find yourself visited by some of the 221 bird species that inhabit Indio Maíz. The Guacimo Lodge pavilion includes a dining
and lounging area overlooking the forest and river. Its restaurant offers traditional Nicaraguan cuisine
crafted with locally sourced ingredients from the farm, the San Juan River or the nearby towns of El Castillo and San Carlos. The a la carte menu also features international dishes that cater to all tastes, always elevated by a spice-rich Nicaraguan touch. Local expert guides will canoe you down the
San Juan River to the Indio Maíz reserve for a hike through the forest, continuing through the quiet waters of the small Bartola River to observe wildlife along its banks. They can also lead you through the primary forest along the Zompopo or Ceiba Trails, where you can walk past small jungle water channels and giant Almendro and Cedro trees. On a day tour, you can reach the Solentiname Archipelago at the southeastern end of Lake Cocibolca — passing Bird’s Island. Only a few minutes upriver lies the small river town of El Castillo, home to a 17th-century colonial fortress that stands as a witness to the grand history of the San Juan River. Guacimo Lodge provides complete logistical
support, ranging from private land transportation to boat transfers across the San Juan River or Lake Cocibolca.
DON’T MISS The amazing view of the Indio Maíz Reserve as you navigate toward the confluence of the San Juan and Bartola rivers
110 Need to know
KEY FEATURES • Guest-only restaurant • Outdoor pool overlooking the forest & river
• Observatory deck • Yoga pavilion
KEY ACTIVITIES • Canoeing Indio Maíz tour • Extended tropical forest hike along the Ceiba Trail
• Solentiname Archipelago & Lake Cocibolca
• Night-time jungle tour
GET IN TOUCH •
guacimolodge.com • +505 8239 9716 •
contact@guacimolodge.com •
instagram.com /rio_san_juan_lodge
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